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प्रश्न
Why does John turn wild on hearing that Gresham had offered his father money?
उत्तर
John goes wild trying to convince Mr. Baldwin that it was not wrong to take the offered money. He justified it as a help to a friend who had the name his son shared. When a person with his own name is jailed, he feels that his reputation may also be spoiled.
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Why did Aksionov give up sending petitions?
What was Aksionov’s realization by the end of the story?
Did the police officer have sufficient evidence to convict Aksionov?
How did Aksionov react when his wife suspected him?
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What does John consider ‘a technicality’?
How was Baldwin’s honesty rewarded?
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How had Max actually entered the room?
Who was Henry? Why had he visited Ausable’s room?
How did the three men react to the knocking at the door?
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| let down | to complain or scold |
| chuckled to himself | try one’s luck/take a risk |
| take cheer | become enraged |
| raise the devil | disappointed |
| black with anger | laughed softly to himself |
| take chances | to be encouraged |
Why does Margot wish to return to the earth?
What happens to Margot while the teacher is out of the classroom?
How did Margot describe the sun to others?
What were their feelings towards Margot at the end of the story?
Now read the sentence below. Complete them appropriately with the word you identified from the grid.
When the Sun comes out, the children ______the Sun.
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How did Lord Weston ‘defuse’ the ‘infernal machine’?
Why did the speaker consider his lifeless important?
What was the truth about the crumpled piece of paper?
Based on your understanding of the play, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.
Compare the character traits of Lord Weston and his wife.
